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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.61, 2,090.16 and 851.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.61, 2,090.16 and 851.61 is: 1,175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.61 : 2,090.16 = 851.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.61/2,090.16 = 851.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.61x = 2,090.16 × 851.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.61x = 1,780,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,001.16/1,514.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.22

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